Mongolia vaccinations: which ones do you need?

Vaccinate

Are you travelling to Mongolia anytime soon? Please read our travel advice so you will know how to best prepare for your travels. It is important to know that vaccinations are recommended for Mongolia, although these are not mandatory. Which specific vaccinations you require, is dependent on the duration of your stay in this vast and stunningly beautiful country.

Mongolia is located in the eastern part of Central Asia and borders China and Russia. The country has a varied landscape, including tundra regions, mountains, steppes and deserts. The climates vary too. The very low temperatures in the sub-Arctic winter are followed by a sand storm season. As a result, the wet season – from July to October – is the best time to travel to Mongolia. A third of the population lives in the capital Ulaanbaatar. Another large group of Mongolia’s inhabitants live as nomads in yurts – traditional felt tents. Mongolia is truly a destination for adventurous travellers who prefer to travel off the beaten track. Explore the endless steppes, mountains and traditional villages on foot or travel like a true native of Mongolia: on horseback. Ulaanbaatar is a surprisingly modern city with many attractions, including historic temples and monasteries and a large black market. Regardless of your holiday plans for Mongolia, please be aware of diseases to which you may not be resistant. Our skilled KLM Health Services nurses gladly tell you what vaccinations you require for your trip to Mongolia and provide advice on what else you can do to reduce health risks. Click here to make an appointment with one of our nurses.

Mongolia vaccinations: the most common risks

In Mongolia, you run the risk of catching diseases to which you are likely not resistant. Vaccines can protect you against these. Please find below a list of the most common health risks and diseases in Mongolia and read which specific vaccinations you require.

DTP

Vaccination against DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Hepatitis A

Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Meningococcal

MMR

Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccination (BMR vaccination in Dutch) is recommended for travelers to this country who are not protected against measles yet. This includes children from 6 months and up who have not yet received their childhood MMR immunization.

Rabies

Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis

In this country Tick-borne encephalitisis is (possibly) prevalent. Vaccination depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.

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Seemingly innocent things such as food, water and bright sunlight can pose a risk to your health during your travels. Want to know what measures you can take to reduce these health risks? Please read our travel tips.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice helps you prepare for safety risks during your stay abroad. The travel advice, for example, tells you which regions are safe and to which regions you should not travel. Sometimes there are security risks. If this is the case, please be alert or, preferably only travel to the country concerned if genuinely necessary. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a central telephone number for travellers, which can be reached 24/7. Please call: +31 247 247 247.